January
Good 7.3/1031°C / 21°C · 0 rain days · 10.3 h sun
Days reach 31°C with no rain, dry air and 10.3 hours of sunshine. The dry season is in full swing, and the score of 7.3 marks it a good month to visit. New Year's Day falls on 1 January.
When to go · Gambia
Best time to visit Gambia
Weather by month for central Gambia, the best months to go and how Gambia's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
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Best months
Mar, Apr, May
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 28°C to 31°C · 0 rain days
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Shoulder season
Jan, Feb, Jun, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 29°C to 32°C · 0–3 rain days
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Less ideal
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 29°C to 32°C · 1–23 rain days
Weather by month
Gambia weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
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| January | 31°C / 21°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 7.3/10 |
| February | 32°C / 22°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 7.2/10 |
| Best month: March | 31°C / 22°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| Best month: April | 30°C / 22°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 8.0/10 |
| Best month: May | 28°C / 23°C | 0 days (2 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| June | 29°C / 25°C | 3 days (19 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| July | 29°C / 26°C | 17 days (159 mm) | 9.1 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| August | 29°C / 26°C | 23 days (258 mm) | 8.3 h/day | 4.6/10 |
| September | 29°C / 26°C | 21 days (228 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| October | 31°C / 26°C | 7 days (55 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 5.1/10 |
| November | 32°C / 25°C | 1 day (2 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 5.2/10 |
| December | 32°C / 22°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 7.2/10 |
Figures for central Gambia; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
Gambia in each month
February
Good 7.2/1032°C / 22°C · 0 rain days · 10.7 h sun
Expect highs of 32°C, zero rain days and 10.7 hours of sun daily. Conditions stay dry and comfortable, keeping the score at 7.2, a good time to travel. Independence Day is celebrated on 18 February.
March
Best time 7.6/1031°C / 22°C · 0 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Temperatures hold near 31°C with no rain and 11.1 hours of sunshine. This is one of the best months to visit, scoring 7.6, with steady dry-season weather throughout.
April
Best time 8.0/1030°C / 22°C · 0 rain days · 11.7 h sun
Highs sit at 30°C, rain stays absent and sunshine peaks at 11.7 hours. April scores 8, the top mark of the year, making it the best overall month. Good Friday and Easter Monday fall on 3 and 6 April.
May
Best time 7.8/1028°C / 23°C · 0 rain days · 11.4 h sun
Highs ease to 28°C with just 0.4 rain days and 2mm of rain. Sunshine remains strong at 11.4 hours, and the score of 7.8 keeps May among the best months. Labour Day is 1 May, Africa Day 25 May.
June
Good 6.8/1029°C / 25°C · 3 rain days · 10.9 h sun
The rains begin to build: 2.9 rain days bring 19mm, while highs stay at 29°C. Sunshine drops slightly to 10.9 hours. The season is turning, and the score falls to 6.8, still a good month.
July
OK 4.4/1029°C / 26°C · 17 rain days · 9.1 h sun
The wet season sets in hard, with 16.5 rain days and 159mm of rain. Humidity rises, sunshine drops to 9.1 hours, and the high stays near 29°C. The score falls to 4.4, an ok month for those who don't mind frequent downpours. Revolution Day is marked on 22 July.
August
OK 4.6/1029°C / 26°C · 23 rain days · 8.3 h sun
This is the wettest month, with 23.3 rain days and 258mm of rain. Sun hours drop to 8.3, the lowest of the year, and highs stay around 29°C. The score of 4.6 reflects heavy, near-daily rain. Assumption Day falls on 15 August.
September
OK 4.4/1029°C / 26°C · 21 rain days · 9.2 h sun
Rain stays heavy with 20.6 rain days and 228mm, though highs hold at 29°C. Sunshine recovers a little to 9.2 hours. The score of 4.4 keeps September an ok month, with green, lush landscapes as a trade-off for frequent storms.
October
OK 5.1/1031°C / 26°C · 7 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Rain eases to 7.4 days and 55mm as the wet season winds down. Highs climb to 31°C and sunshine returns to 10.2 hours. The score rises to 5.1, an ok month marking the shift back toward dry conditions.
November
OK 5.2/1032°C / 25°C · 1 rain days · 10.3 h sun
Rain nearly stops, with just 0.6 rain days and 2mm, while highs reach 32°C, the year's warmest. Sunshine sits at 10.3 hours. The score of 5.2 keeps it an ok month as the dry season firmly returns.
December
Good 7.2/1032°C / 22°C · 0 rain days · 9.9 h sun
Dry conditions dominate with 0.2 rain days and just 1mm of rain. Highs reach 32°C with 9.9 hours of sunshine. The score climbs back to 7.2, a good month to visit, and Christmas Day falls on 25 December.
By trip type
Best time to visit Gambia for…
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City sightseeing
March, April and May are the best months for city trips. There is no rain, highs sit between 28 and 31°C, and sun hours run from 11 to 11.7 a day, making it comfortable to walk around towns during the day.
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Hiking & nature
March and April suit hiking best. Rain days are at zero, highs stay near 30°C, and sun hours reach 11 to 11.7, giving dry trails and clear skies for longer walks.
Events calendar
Festivals and holidays in Gambia 2026
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January
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
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February
Public holidays: Independence Day (18 Feb)
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April
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr)
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May
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Africa Day (25 May)
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July
Public holidays: Revolution Day (22 Jul)
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August
Public holidays: Assumption Day (15 Aug)
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December
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
When to go to Gambia
Is Gambia good to visit in August?
August is rated ok, with a score of 4.6 out of 10. This is the wettest month, with 258mm of rain over 23.3 rain days. Sunshine drops to 8.3 hours a day, the lowest of the year, so expect cloudy, humid conditions rather than sunny beach days.
Is Gambia good to visit in December?
Yes, December is rated good, scoring 7.2 out of 10. Rain is almost gone, with just 1mm over 0.2 rain days, and the high sits at 31.5°C with 9.9 hours of sunshine. It's a dry, warm month, typical of the main tourist season.
What is the best month to visit Gambia?
April scores highest at 8 out of 10, making it the top-rated month. March and May also rate as best, scoring 7.6 and 7.8. April has a high of 29.9°C, no rain days, and 11.7 hours of sunshine, giving warm, dry, sunny conditions.
Is Gambia good to visit in July?
July is rated ok, scoring 4.4 out of 10. Rain picks up sharply, with 159mm falling over 16.5 days, and sunshine falls to 9.1 hours a day. The high stays around 29.3°C, but the wet, humid weather marks the start of the rainy season.